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Council discusses Sanford Road horse facility condition, hears budget update and DDA news
Summary
Councilmembers discussed the condition of the Sanford Road horse facility, the need to bring it up to code and to establish a rental policy; City Administrator Jim Lancaster provided a quarterly budget update (details not specified). Councilmembers also reported on transit meetings, retiring firefighters, and Downtown Development Authority activity.
At the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting, the Milan City Council held a brief discussion of the Sanford Road horse facility focused on its current condition, what would be required to bring the facility up to code, options for maintenance, and the need for a rental policy. The minutes record the discussion but do not show a formal motion, vote, or directive to staff.
City Administrator Jim Lancaster provided a quarterly budget update; the minutes note that the update occurred but do not include figures or budget-line detail. Councilmember Marie Gress announced a citizens' transit group meeting to explore public transportation possibilities. Councilmember Stafford recognized two firefighters retiring that week. Councilmember Dr. Shannon Dare Wayne reported that the Downtown Development Authority met for the first time that day, commended Jess Meingassner for her work, and said she will attend her first fire board meeting this week; she also thanked Chief Carpus and firefighters Noland and Maury for meeting with her earlier.
The minutes do not specify dollars, timelines, or next steps for the Sanford Road facility discussion; no rental policy text or staff assignment appears in the record. Councilmember Jesse Nie welcomed new DDA appointees and thanked the Department of Public Works for its work during recent snowstorms.
The council set its next regular meeting for Feb. 3, 2026 and adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
